Bertram33 User Forum

I've posted that I was building my 35 before, but really didn't start it. Work and other things got in the way. Really starting now. Things that have been done: tore out salon bulkhead.(engines wuold not fit nor forklift to get them out), engines and beds removed, front and rear engine room bulkhead...

John, How's it going? I haven't done much to my boat yet. Engines are ready to be pulled. That's about it. What size mufflers did you get? Did you go to the 8" exhaust? Anyway I am really waiting to see how your refit goes. John

John, I just bought the 370 cummins. I am now looking for a pair of 220a zf gears. I have to do most of the work myself. Hope to have the boat ready by May. I have a lot of work to do. I will need some advice. Anyway, I think I will start a thread like SeaNile did on Thehullthruth.com If I get up yo...

John, How is the refit going. I am debating on engines. I have 300 6bs. How tight is the fit of the 3126 cats? John

Mike, I was looking for a flybridge with a center helm. Just curious what it looks like. Thanks, John

Does anyone have any pics of a 35' with a center helm? I am thing about doing this and would like to see some examples? I checked yacht world's listings. Thanks. John Frye

Charlie, Are the 504cubic inch blocks the 6cta's which are 400 hp? I was wondering what the longevity of the 370hp 6bs are? John

First, I want to thank everyone for their reply. I have read posts here and on the 31 site for awhile. Seanile is my hero for what he has done with his 31. My boat is definitly a project boat. The engines now have a lot of blow-by. So much so that the Coast Guard would ticket me. Just about everythi...

I am about to repower my 73' 35b.myurrent set up is: cummins 6bta 300 hp, zf 220a 1.5 gears, 1.5 shafts, 21x22 3 blade props. I run a honest 21-22 cruise @ 2450rpms and fully loaded boat. Wot is 26kts @ 2950 rpms. My question is what configuration is needed to run a true 24-26 kts fully loaded? A fe...